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1954 Map of Hiseville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hiseville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Hiseville serves as the central hub of this mid-century rural landscape, situated at the intersection of local roads in northeastern Barren County. The settlement pattern is defined by several small communities and crossroads such as Griderville, Lecta, and Slick Rock, each anchored by local institutions. Numerous country churches and schools dot the countryside, including Queens Chapel, Hickory Grove Ch, and Pleasant Union Sch, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists tracing family locations.

Beaver Creek and its various tributaries, including the Barren Fork and South Fork Beaver Cr, carve through the terrain, influencing the placement of farms and homesteads. Elevated landmarks like Winlock Knob and Buck Knob rise above the drainage basins, while the Memorial Highway provides a primary transit artery through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures a moment in the mid-1950s when these rural communities remained distinct, localized centers of agricultural life.